Beetles Nail Tips, XS Square

A thin, flexible tip can be hard to shape into a more substantial, salon-inspired extension. These Beetles tips are designed with a built-in apex and a firmer profile for a more structured look at home.

The pre-shaped C-curve gives you a starting shape, so the routine is prep, apply gel glue, press, and cure. They’re positioned for use without builder gel.

The feel is part of the decision: these are thicker, acrylic-inspired tips, not barely-there flexible extensions.

Technical details

The set includes 192 XS Square tips across 16 sizes, labeled 00–14. Each tip has a built-in apex and a pre-shaped C-curve, and the underside is described as pre-etched for use with gel glue. That combination is intended to give the extension more structure while reducing some of the shaping work.

The quantity supports multiple full sets, although the actual number depends on how many tips you use and how well the sizes match each nail. It suits you if you want a defined, substantial extension shape and prefer a prepared curve over starting with a flatter tip. Not the best choice if you’re after an ultra-thin, flexible feel, the firmer construction is a deliberate part of this design.

Getting the most from it

No compatibility details are provided for particular lamps, gel glue brands, or nail shapes, so the clearest use case is the one described: prepare the nail, apply gel glue, press on the tip, and cure. The tips are presented as not needing builder gel, but gel glue and curing are still part of the stated application process.

Before applying a set, lay out a few sizes and compare each one with the natural nail. A tip that looks close in width can still feel wrong if its curve doesn’t sit comfortably. For example, while matching the tips, you can sort the likely sizes for both hands first, that makes it easier to keep the shape consistent as you work. No particular curing time or lamp requirements are listed, so don’t assume those details from the tip design alone.

Usage tips

Start with nail prep, then use gel glue and press each tip into place before curing, following the instructions for your gel glue. Keep the tip aligned as you press: the pre-shaped C-curve and built-in apex provide structure, but they don’t replace careful placement. The product description doesn’t specify removal steps, wear time, or how to reshape the tips, so those details shouldn’t be treated as guaranteed features.

This approach is more about getting a structured extension with a ready-made curve than building the shape from a thinner tip. If you prefer to customize every contour or want a very light, flexible result, a different tip style may be a closer match.

Before you decide

Do these tips require builder gel? They’re described as not needing builder gel. The stated application still uses gel glue and curing.

How many sizes are included? There are 16 sizes, labeled 00–14, with 192 tips total.

Are they meant to feel flexible? No. The product is described as thicker and firmer, with an acrylic-inspired feel rather than an ultra-thin flexible one.

When it makes sense

Choose these if you want XS Square extensions with a built-in apex, a pre-shaped C-curve, and a more substantial feel for a DIY salon-style look. The 192-piece assortment gives you several sizes to work through and enough tips for multiple sets, depending on fit. Skip them if a soft, barely noticeable tip is your priority, or if you need confirmed details about lamp requirements, wear time, or removal before buying. The shape and firm profile are the main reasons to pick this set, without having tried it, there’s no basis to promise how it will fit or wear on your nails.